Construction Manager (Chicago, IL)

Planate Management Group

Glenview (IL)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K plan eligibility

Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training and Development

Recognition and Rewards program

Job summary

A veteran-owned engineering firm is seeking an Engineer or Construction Manager to oversee the design and construction at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and at least 10 years of relevant experience in medical facilities. The role involves ensuring compliance with VA standards and managing project schedules and budgets. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of combined design and construction experience in active medical facilities.
Experience with VA Design Manuals, Specifications, and TIL.
Knowledge of construction contract documents, building codes, and project scheduling.

Responsibilities

Lead design and construction oversight for infrastructure upgrade projects.
Review and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
Monitor project schedules, budgets, and change orders.
Conduct inspections for quality, safety, and contract compliance.

Skills

Construction oversight

Project management

Quality assurance

Compliance with federal and state codes

Budgeting

Scheduling

Personnel management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are looking for an Engineer or Construction Manager to lead the design and construction oversight for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (VAMC), Chicago, IL Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrade project. As a Senior Engineer, you will ensure that construction activities comply with VA standards, federal and state codes, and project requirements, while supporting quality assurance, cost control, and schedule management.

Project duration: one year plus two option years

Salary: $125k - $140k/year (range varies depending on experience and qualifications).

Key Responsibilities:

Review and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
Perform constructability reviews and assess impacts on hospital operations.
Monitor project schedules, budgets, and change orders; provide recommendations to the COR.
Conduct inspections for quality, safety, and contract compliance.
Provide guidance on design modifications, value engineering, and long-lead items.
Attend weekly/monthly progress meetings and prepare project status reports.
Supervise and coordinate multidisciplinary personnel as needed.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field.
Minimum 10 years of combined design and construction experience in active medical facilities.
Experience with VA Design Manuals, Specifications, and TIL.
Knowledge of construction contract documents, building codes, budgeting, and scheduling.
Proven ability to supervise and manage personnel across disciplines.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affiliated Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits: